Chief Justice David Maraga. He promised before elections that the Judiciary is prepared to efficiently and expeditiously resolve electoral disputes. [Photo: capitalfm.co.ke]A series of court battles by politicians who lost in the election are expected as they attempt to make a comeback and avoid political wilderness for the next five years.Key among them are at least 11 governor candidates from across the political divide who have indicated they would challenge their rivals’ win.They cite irregularities during the voting and tallying of votes.They include Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero (ODM) who lost to JP’s Mike Sonko, Meru’s Peter Munya (PNU) who lost to JP’s Kiraitu Murungi, Taita Taveta’s John Mruttu (ODM) who lost to Wiper’s Granton Samboja and Kajiado’s David Nkedianye (ODM) who lost to JP’s Joseph ole Lenku, the Star reports on Wednesday.Others are Nyamira’s Walter Nyambati (JP), who was defeated by incumbent John Nyagarama (ODM) and Turkana Senator John Munyes (JP), who failed to defeat incumbent Josphat Nanok (ODM).Kisii Senator Chris Obure (JP), who was defeated by incumbent James Ongwae (ODM), and Kakai Bisau (JP) who was beaten by Trans Nzoia Governor Patrick Khaemba of Ford Kenya, are also headed to the courts.Embu Maendeleo Chap Chap governor candidate Lenny Kivuti's petition filed under a certificate of urgency to stop the IEBC from gazetting incumbent Martin Wambora as the winner was thrown out on Tuesday.Kivuti claims he won in the tight race, but the results were altered to favour Wambora.Also likely to challenge their losses in court are Machakos Wiper candidate Wavinya Ndeti, who lost to incumbent Alfred Mutua of MCC and former Ambassador to Tanzania Chirau Mwakwere, defeated by Kwale Governor Salim Mvurya.Before the election, Chief Justice David Maraga asked candidates dissatisfied with results to file petitions in court. He said the judiciary is prepared to efficiently and expeditiously resolve the disputes.

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